How to Pronounce "clarion"
word
ˈkɫɛɹiən
KLAR-ee-uhn
klˈæɹiən
kl-AIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A 'clarion' is a medieval brass trumpet with a clear, shrill sound, and also refers to any call or message that is loud and clear, especially one that urges people to take action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɛɹiən
British English
klˈæɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAR-ee-uhn
UK
kl-AIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The king ordered the clarion to be played before the ceremony.
The general's speech was a clarion call to his soldiers.
We heard the clarion sound from the tower at noon.
His message was a clarion call for environmental action.